Boyer

[ bwa-yey ]

noun
  1. Jean Pierre [zhahnpyer], /ʒɑ̃ pyɛr/, 1776–1850, Haitian political leader: president 1818–43.

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How to use Boyer in a sentence

  • At length, however, he left the farm and removed to Walla Walla, building a handsome home on Boyer avenue.

  • M. Boyer managed thus to make a Cicada, which continued to sing as long as he whistled in harmony with it, settle on his nose.

    The Insect World | Louis Figuier
  • When he had disposed of the last one, he called Mr. Boyer to see the ruin.

  • The next morning he was out early, eager to hunt down one of the stories that Boyer had suggested.

    The Rest Hollow Mystery | Rebecca N. Porter
  • No sooner was Sir Anthony in the town than he wrote to Boyer, announcing his intention of dining with him on a certain day.

    Cornish Characters | S. Baring-Gould

British Dictionary definitions for Boyer

Boyer

/ (French bwaje) /


noun
  1. Charles (ʃarl), known as the Great Lover . 1899–1978, French film actor

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